A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1628997 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1629322 epoch_slot_no: 9322 block_no: 1628920 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-06 01:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11eae668af81e39c05fe54ec6e9f256dc379c5196a8848f2770e690bd64c2a09Block Operator
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